Therapy for Perfectionism
Let go of the pressure to be perfect — and start living authentically.
Are you constantly striving for more but never feeling “good enough”?
Do you fear failure, obsess over mistakes, or tie your worth to achievement? Are you feeling exhausted and ready for something to change but don't know where to start?
You're not alone — and you don’t have to keep doing it all on your own. Together, we’ll create a space where you can share openly, untangle what’s holding you back, and find more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
It all starts with a FREE consultation! We'll be ready when you are.
Hear from our team
Paula Gonzalez (she/her), MCP, CCS, RP
Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor
Read below to learn more about how therapy can help you with perfectionism
Main take-aways
Your therapist can support you to:
✔ Understand the roots of your perfectionism
✔ Work with your inner critic and build self-compassion
✔ Challenge unhelpful beliefs around success, failure, and worth
✔ Embrace imperfection without losing your drive
✔ Live more freely, authentically, and intentionally
Work between sessions
Activities to reinforce therapy work and help build confidence and self-trust over time, can include:
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Increasing awareness of perfectionistic thoughts
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Trying “imperfect” actions
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Mindfulness & Grounding Techniques
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Challenging unhelpful thoughts
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Self-Care Practices
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Thought Reframing
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Practicing self-compassion
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Celebrating wins!
Resources
Sound familiar?
Perfectionism can feel like living with an invisible weight — the constant pressure to do more, be more, and never mess up. On the outside, you might look like you have it all together, but inside, there’s a quiet and paralyzing panic: “What if I fail?” “What if they find out I’m not enough?”
You set impossibly high standards and still feel like you’re falling short. Rest doesn’t feel earned. Accomplishments bring only fleeting relief before the next goal takes over. You might overthink every decision, second-guess your work, or avoid taking risks altogether. And no matter how hard you try, that inner critic always has something to say. It’s exhausting, lonely, and unsustainable — but it doesn’t have to stay this way. Therapy offers a space to step off the treadmill, soften the self-judgment, and learn that you are worthy, even when you’re not perfect. You can learn to embrace imperfection without losing your drive!
At Infinite Horizons Psychotherapy, we specialize in helping ambitious individuals who feel overwhelmed by impossible standards. Whether you're struggling with burnout, imposter syndrome, or constant self-criticism, therapy can help you break free from perfectionism and embrace a more grounded, fulfilling life.
You’re allowed to want more — more peace, more ease, more self-trust. Let’s help you get there — not by being harder on yourself, but by learning to be kinder while still having the drive to work towards self-improvement.
Our work will be grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection. We offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can be real — no masks, no need to “have it all together.” We'll move at your pace, and therapy will always be tailored to your unique needs.
If you would like to learn more about therapy, check out our blog on "10 things you should know before going to therapy" here